Niu’s challenge as Walsh’s Warriors await
Brisbane's Tesi Niu has been challenged to lift his form in a fullback battle with Warrior Reece Walsh, who has kicked on since exiting Red Hill last year.
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Turf war threatens global status: Messara
Two days of racing in Sydney billed as The Championships will be held amid renewed focus on the political machinations of the Australian racing industry.
Scrum battle spices up Reds-Brumbies clash
Reds coach Brad Thorn wants to see rivals the Brumbies take them on at scrumtime after enduring a frustrating stalemate at the set piece when they last met.
Dockers deputy rules out derby shake-up
Jaymie Graham will attempt to implement the systems laid out by senior coach Justin Longmuir when he leads Fremantle into their AFL derby against West Coast.
Storm lock in Hughes, Grant and Coates
Melbourne have ensured they will have one of the NRL's best spines until at least the end of 2025 after re-signing Harry Grant and Jahrome Hughes on mega deals.
Minjee Lee shares lead in opening major
Australia's Minjee Lee has made a strong start to The Chevron Championship, carding a six-under 66 to share the lead with Jennifer Kupcho afer the first round.
Kambosos lights fuse for Haney title fight
George Kambosos says American Devin Haney is no mental or physical match as he puts his four world titles on the line in Melbourne on June 5.
Cross-code star Tonegato weighs up future
Star St George Illawarra fullback Emma Tonegato has been the shining light of the NRLW, but is unsure if she will stick with rugby league long-term.
Australia prepare for England in Cup final
Australia are on a seven-match ODI winning run against England, their opponents on Sunday in the Women's World Cup final.
NRL’s Manly back hunting for another CEO
Manly are on the lookout for their sixth CEO in eight years after Stephen Humphreys handed in his immediate resignation.
Raiders ready for Manly NRL bush bash
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart is calling on his players to embrace their roles as rugby league advocates when they travel to Mudgee to take on Manly on Saturday.
Talay back as Phoenix eye City upset
Head coach Ufuk Talay returns to the Wellington dugout as they face league leaders Melbourne City in the A-League Men on Saturday.
Richmond to stick with Balta in attack
Noah Balta is set to feature in attack for Richmond against St Kilda after booting an AFL career-best four goals last week.
Footy gods will smile on NRL Tigers: Tamou
Wests Tigers forward James Tamou has faith the footy gods will soon reward the NRL club's effort despite their heartbreaking 8-6 loss to Gold Coast.
Souths to put Panthers’ fortress to test
Penrith welcome South Sydney to Panthers Stadium on Friday with an impressive record at their home ground working in their favour.
Hawks beat Bullets to go third in NBL
Justinian Jessup scored a NBL career-high of 29 points to help Illawarra to an 87-70 home win over Brisbane that lifted them above Perth into third place.
Bulldogs break through for first AFL win
Winless through the opening two AFL rounds, the Western Bulldogs are on the board for 2022 after a hard-fought 11-point victory over Sydney.
Titans steal NRL win over luckless Tigers
AJ Brimson's chaotic late try has stolen an 8-6 NRL win for Gold Coast over luckless Wests Tigers at CBUS Super Stadium.
McDermott ton but Aussies lose in Pakistan
Ben McDermott has struck his maiden ODI century but Pakistan recorded their highest successful run chase to overhaul Australia's 8-348 and win by six wickets.
Dons axe Smith in search for AFL win
Devon Smith has been dropped by Essendon for the AFL clash with Melbourne on Friday night after he had just four disposals in round two.
Dockers coach Longmuir in COVID protocols
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has been forced into COVID-19 isolation and will miss the Dockers' AFL derby against West Coast.
Dolphins signal changing of swim guard
Swimming Australia have named a group to lead the team to Paris 2024, replacing Mitch Larkin, Bronte and Cate Campbell, who may not appear at the event.
Bombers buoyed by Tipungwuti’s progression
Essendon's AFL season has started in disastrous fashion but the Bombers will soon be able to fit livewire Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti into their forward line.
Fijian Drua coach tests positive for COVID
Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne has tested positive to COVID-19 just as his squad was forced to relocate from their flooded Lennox Heads base to the Gold Coast.
Meaney happy to fill holes in Storm squad
After three lean NRL seasons with Canterbury, Nick Meaney says he couldn't knock back a chance to join Melbourne, who host the Bulldogs on Sunday.
Brumbies the Aust ‘pinnacle’: O’Connor
James O'Connor thinks influential prop Taniela Tupou is reach his potential as the Queensland Reds prepare to host the table-topping Brumbies on Saturday.
Souths primed for Cleary’s NRL return
South Sydney travel to face a Penrith side that welcomes back star halfback Nathan Cleary in Friday's grand-final rematch.
Bancroft ton has WA on top in Shield final
A mammoth opening partnership has Western Australia in a strong position against Victoria as they seek a long-awaited Shield final win.
Kambosos Jr all set for Haney in Melbourne
Australia's boxing world champion George Kambosos Jr is expected on Friday to announce his blockbuster bout with American Devin Haney in Melbourne.
Wounded Giants call-up big man Preuss
GWS have been rocked by long-term injuries to stars Jacob Hopper and Phil Davis but the Giants will hand a club debut to ruckman Braydon Preuss in round three.
Knights aim to halt Hynes’ hot start
Newcastle travel to Cronulla knowing they will have to work hard to halt in-form Sharks recruit Nicho Hynes.